Maldives News
Almost 7,000 people sought flu and viral fever treatment
The Health Protection Agency has said that lifestyle changes during Ramadan could contribute to the spread of diseases.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Double first for foster care in Maldives
Foster care is new to the Maldives and it is the first time that the legal guardianship of children will be transferred through court, as well as the first time that children have been placed with foster families.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Cleric loses preaching licence as ministry probe begins
The cleric has previously said that people who favour same-sex marriage should be killed and warned of “divine wrath” for people who plant false evidence.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Almost 800 driving licences issued through speedy application scheme
The programme aims to issue licences in one day and condenses the one-week theory and practical driving exams so they can be sat in an evening.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Top India minister Swaraj explains Maldives no-show
The revelation comes days after India’s navy chief said the Maldives’ pivot to China posed a challenge and follows months of regional tension.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Alleged jihadists request ‘sick leave’ from custody during trial
Mohamed Nabeeh, Adam Farhaan and Ahmed Afsal are accused of leaving the country last July to join the war in Syria, but their lawyer says they are very sick and should be released from custody during the trial.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Gayoom slams ‘fabricated’ terror charge
The former president has worked since 2013 to bribe judges and influence rulings, and has also bribed two lawmakers, according to the charge sheet.
28 May 2018, 09:00
Social media a ‘threat to national security’
Extremist content is still available online despite government pledges to stamp it out.
27 May 2018, 09:00
Maldivians see ‘little hope’ of free and fair election
Maldivians think it is unlikely that an election will be held at all and, even if it is held, they wonder if it will be free and fair.
27 May 2018, 09:00
Flooding as strong waves damage Kulhudhuffushi breakwater
A swathe of the Kulhudhuffushi mangroves was reclaimed for the airport project last year. The lagoon was reclaimed all the way to the reef’s edge on the west side and the artificial breakwater was set up for shoreline protection.
27 May 2018, 09:00
MDP hits back at coalition ‘failure’ claims
The MDP is part of an opposition alliance which has talked about putting forward a unity candidate in this September’s polls as its leaders are in exile or behind bars.
27 May 2018, 09:00
Hundreds seeking flu treatment everyday
The Health Protection Agency has warned people to take precautions and ‘be wary of false rumours’ about dengue.
27 May 2018, 09:00
Police probe into fatal motorbike crash
Local media identified the pair as Husna Mohamed and Ahmed Adeel who had been out in Holhudhoo island, Noonu atoll, before their motorbike crashed into the lagoon.
27 May 2018, 09:00
Second yellow alert issued
The Met says there will be heavy squally showers and wind speeds of up to 55 miles per hour.
26 May 2018, 09:00
Social media accounts requested in driving licence scheme
Pictures of the application form appeared online and showed that authorities were requesting Twitter, Facebook and Instagram details.
26 May 2018, 09:00
Lawyers challenge evidence used to convict top judges
The country’s highest-ranking judges were found guilty earlier this month of influencing lower court judges and sentenced to one year, seven months and six days in prison.
25 May 2018, 09:00
Mahloof made to apologise for judge change request
The opposition spokesman was made to apologise for a request to change the judge presiding in his trial on a charge of false reporting to law enforcement.
25 May 2018, 09:00
Minister defends price tag of Chinese-funded bridge
The opposition has long criticised the cost of the current administration’s flagship projects as wildly inflated, alleging graft and misuse of public funds.
25 May 2018, 09:00
Maldivian arrested with 2kg of heroin in Colombo airport
A Maldivian national was arrested in Sri Lanka while attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of heroin.
24 May 2018, 09:00
More robust action ‘desperately needed’ against Maldives
Sir Hugo Swire, a former Foreign Office minister, said that the “politically controlled” Elections Commission was attempting to freeze out the opposition ahead of September’s presidential polls.
24 May 2018, 09:00
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